MedEdPORTALProviding Online Resources To Advance Learning

Grace Huang, MDDirector of Assessment

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What is MedEdPORTAL?1. Online publication

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2. Free and open to the general public around the globe

3. Peer-reviewed resources in health education

4. Learning modules including instructor guides and all educational tools

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Types of Publications1. Tutorials

2. Virtual patients

3. Simulation cases

4. Lab guides

5. Videos

6. Assessment tools

7. And many more…

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Web Site Overview

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Submission to Publication Process

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Step 1 – Author Submission

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Step 2 – Screening

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Step 3 – Peer Review

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Step 4 – Catalogue & Format

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Step 5 – Publish

Reasons for Rejection1. Insufficient

educational context (not generalizable)

2. Mismatch of educational objectives and instructional content

3. Does not contribute to the field (e.g. superficial, reference materials)

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Methods of Dissemination

1. 90% - Publications Accessible from Site

2. 10% - Distributed by MedEdPORTAL Staff

– Size Limitations– Require Special Clearance

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Special Clearance

1. Assessment Materials

2. Standardized Patient Cases

3. Team Based Learning Modules

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10,000+ National and International Health Education Institutions:

1. Medical

2. Dental

3. Osteopathic

4. Nursing

5. Pharmacy

6. Public Health

Usage Stats

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Global Utilization

Top 10 Countries:1.United States 2.Canada3.United Kingdom4.India5.Australia6.Philippines 7.Egypt8.Malaysia9.Saudi Arabia10.Germany 191 Countries

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Publication Usage

2009 Publication Statistics

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Average Days to 1st Decision

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Future Goals

1. Publications cited in PubMed and Medline

2. Cover all the health professions

3. Focus on Interprofessionalism

4. Increase Usage by Students, Residents, and Fellows

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In Summary…

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Why Use MedEdPORTAL?

1. All resources formally peer reviewed

2. All copyright/patient privacy issues addressed

3. Copyright permissions already granted

4. Find resources to develop lectures, courses, etc.

5. Access self-study materials to facilitate learning

6. Locate valuable assessment tools

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Why Submit to MedEdPORTAL?

1. Receive peer-reviewed publication

2. Obtain feedback from peer reviewers

3. Expand the audience of users of work

4. Retain ownership of published materials

5. Generate usage reports

6. Receive formal citations for publication

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That’s all nice and well, but…

Why I heart MedEdPORTAL

1. Makes my CV look better and longer

2. Usage reports show me who is interested in my work

3. Makes it count twice for tools from my manuscripts

4. I don’t reinvent the wheel, simplifies my searches

5. Allows me to “mark my territory”

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Am I ready for MedEdPORTAL?

1. Think of a product or resource that you could submit to MedEdPORTAL.

2. Is this ready for submission? Is it finished? Is it standalone? Does it come with instructions for use? Have I evaluated its impact?

3. What do I need to do next?

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